Scientists from Łukasiewicz – Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals in Gliwice will implement the project “Development of an innovative technology for the separation of recycled copper cable granulates into pure copper (Cu) and whiteness (CuSn) through the use of hybrid methods of mechanical separation”.

The aim of the project is to develop and implement an innovative, automated process for separating copper granules from wires and cables in a closed circuit. This technology will allow the separation of polymer recyclate (cable insulation) and the separation of copper granulate into two quality products: pure copper (the so-called Cu red copper) and copper with the addition of other metals, mainly tin (the so-called CuSn whiteness).

The solutions developed on a laboratory scale will be implemented in the form of a pilot research line located at the consortium leader – MERCURY HM Sp. z o. o. Sp. K. from Bielsko Biała – we read on the Institute’s website.